Which of the following grains have gluten?

The correct answer is: All of the above. Gluten is a protein that gives bread its springy texture. It can be found in rye, wheat and barley.

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Question 2 of 20 Correct

True or false: Oats may have some gluten mixed in when you buy them.

TRUE

FALSE

Correct!Sorry, that’s incorrect.

The correct answer is: This is true. Oats often come into close contact with wheat before they arrive at a store.

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Question 3 of 20 Correct

True or false: Gluten-free foods are healthier than non-gluten-free foods.

TRUE

FALSE

Correct!Sorry, that’s incorrect.

The correct answer is: This is false. Lots of people think anything labeled "gluten-free" must be good for you. Many processed gluten-free foods not only contain almost twice the calories as their traditional counterparts, but they can also be double the price.

Besides food, where else might you find gluten?

The correct answer is: All of the above. Gluten can also hide in bacon bits, blue cheese, flavored coffee, licorice and soy sauce.

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Question 6 of 20 Correct

What are villi?

Gluten-related bacteria that harm the intestine.

Part of the intestine that helps the body absorb nutrients.

A grain from South America that's gluten free.

None of the above.

Correct!Sorry, that’s incorrect.

The correct answer is: Villi line the small intestine and enable nutrients from food to be absorbed into the bloodstream. With celiac disease, the villi are damaged by an immune response caused by gluten.

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Question 7 of 20 Correct

True or false: Celiac disease is more common in persons of European ancestry and Caucasians.

TRUE

FALSE

Correct!Sorry, that’s incorrect.

The correct answer is: This is true. Celiac disease is more common in persons of European ancestry and Caucasians. The disease also has a strong genetic component.

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Question 8 of 20 Correct

How many Americans have celiac disease?

500,000

1 million

2 million

Correct!Sorry, that’s incorrect.

The correct answer is: Two million Americans have celiac disease. In fact, recent studies suggest that the disease is under-diagnosed, and as many as 1 in every 133 Americans may have it.

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Question 9 of 20 Correct

True or false: Some people with celiac disease have no symptoms.

TRUE

FALSE

Correct!Sorry, that’s incorrect.

The correct answer is: This is true. Some people with celiac disease have no symptoms. This is one of many reasons celiac disease is hard to diagnose.

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Question 10 of 20 Correct

Which of the following is a sign of untreated celiac disease?

Malnutrition

Skin issues

Discolored teeth

All of the above

Correct!Sorry, that’s incorrect.

The correct answer is: All of the above. Untreated celiac disease can cause problems with the body's organs and tissues, including the skin, bones, teeth, the nervous system and reproductive organs.

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Question 11 of 20 Correct

Which of the following is a common symptom of celiac disease?

Irritability

Joint pain

Mouth sores

All of the above

Correct!Sorry, that’s incorrect.

The correct answer is: All of the above are common symptoms of celiac disease. Additional symptoms of celiac disease include muscle cramps, tingling in the feet, weight loss and even rashes.

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Question 12 of 20 Correct

True or false: Unlike those with celiac disease, people with a gluten intolerance can ingest small amounts of gluten without serious problems.

TRUE

FALSE

Correct!Sorry, that’s incorrect.

The correct answer is: This is true. People with gluten intolerance feel better when they avoid gluten, but they can generally consume small amounts of gluten without too much of a problem.

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Question 13 of 20 Correct

True or false: Children may outgrow celiac disease.

TRUE

FALSE

Correct!Sorry, that’s incorrect.

The correct answer is: This is false. Unlike many food allergies, children cannot outgrow celiac disease. The only treatment is to avoid foods with gluten.

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Question 14 of 20 Correct

True or false: A gluten-free diet can help fight arthritis symptoms.

TRUE

FALSE

Correct!Sorry, that’s incorrect.

The correct answer is: This is false. A person with arthritis will have no benefit from going on the kind of gluten-free diet that helps celiac disease sufferers.

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Question 15 of 20 Correct

What medications are prescribed to treat celiac disease?

Steroids

Antidepressants

Antacids

All of the above

Correct!Sorry, that’s incorrect.

The correct answer is: In most cases, no drugs are needed. Once on a gluten-free diet, the body repairs damage to the intestine on its own. Occasionally steroids are prescribed to reduce inflammation in the intestines.

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Question 16 of 20 Correct

True or false: Alternative therapies may help treat celiac disease.

TRUE

FALSE

Correct!Sorry, that’s incorrect.

The correct answer is: This is false. There are no medically-endorsed alternative treatments for celiac disease. The only treatment is a gluten-free diet.

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Question 17 of 20 Correct

Which of the following vitamins may be deficient in a person with celiac disease?

Vitamin A

Magnesium

Folate

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The correct answer is: In addition to magnesium, people with celiac disease may have vitamin D and iron deficiencies.

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Question 18 of 20 Correct

People with celiac disease may also have which of the following conditions?

Type 1 diabetes

Rheumatoid arthritis

Thyroid disease

All of the above

Correct!Sorry, that’s incorrect.

The correct answer is: All of the above. Other common conditions include liver disease, Sjogren's syndrome and other autoimmune disorders.

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Question 19 of 20 Correct

How does celiac disease affect pregnancy?

It can make it difficult to conceive.

It can increase the risk of miscarriage.

Ovulation may be irregular.

All of the above.

Correct!Sorry, that’s incorrect.

The correct answer is: All of the above. The good news: These problems can go away once a woman goes on a gluten-free diet.